Best Restaurants in Spitalfields, London

In total, there are 23 award winning restaurants in Spitalfields, London, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Spitalfields, London? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Spitalfields, London is Galvin La Chapelle in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Jeff Galvin serves up award winning French Cuisine. Galvin La Chapelle currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently 3 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Spitalfields, London consisting of 3 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 4 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 7 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 11 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Spitalfields, London consisting of 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 5 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 4 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the throbbing heart of East London, Spitalfields boasts an illustrious and captivating culinary legacy. The illustrious region, amidst the hustle and bustle of London, ultimately emerged as a quintessential gastronomic hotspot thanks to the burgeoning diversity in its repertoire of food establishments. Famous for its culinary cornucopia, the area emerged from a history of trading - specifically, the fruit and vegetable market - which ultimately introduced a vibrant zest for all things food. Here in Spitalfields, food is not simply a commodity, but a cherished ritual, a tribute to its unique blend of effervescent cultures and rich historical roots. What truly sets Spitalfields apart is its unprecedented fusion of traditional and contemporary cuisines. From traditional East-End Pie and Mash shops which honour the time-honoured palate of Londoners, to an array of cosmopolitan eateries epitomising global cuisine at its finest, Spitalfields is a veritable melting pot. Each corner and alleyway holds a new food journey where modern vegan offerings coexist alongside the continent's best curry houses. Many establishments pride themselves on using locally-sourced, market-fresh ingredients that are a nod to the area's market trading heritage. Arguably, it is in Spitalfields where one not only eats to afore, but eats to remember, acknowledging a history embedded within each bite, each heart-warming platter.